KICKOFF ROUND 2 SUNDAY ILINDEN SPORT CENTRE V 19TH MARCH 2017

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e welcome all of our members, sponsors, As we will do throughout the season, we would Wplayers and officials to this round 2 like to acknowledge our wonderful sponsors, clash against Sydney United. We extend that the majority of whom have been with the club welcome to our visiting players and officials. for many years: This is our first home game of the season and Co major sponsors: Pauls Customs & we are all excited at the prospect of taking on Forwarding Solutions and the Home Lending last year’s dominant team, Sydney United. Centre at Bexley. Our boys return to the Ilinden Sports Centre Major partners: SX Trailers, MKD Transcorp, following a tough first up victory over the new Ribarovski Catering Equipment, Benino Fine boys on the block, Sydney FC. It was a pleasing Foods, Marco Polo Foods, NTS Communications, result considering a number of our players have Australian Mortgage Options, Bankstown had disrupted pre-seasons. Whilst we did not Corporate Accounting, Consolidated Office secure wins in the lower grades, both the 18’s Choice Kogarah, Laing & Simmons St.George, and 20’s performed well and were desperately FLIP TV, Cityview Group and Raine & Horne unlucky not to secure points in their respective Rockdale. games. Hope to see you all at the game and I look That said, we move ahead to this round 2 forward to providing further updates on exciting blockbuster and our boys will be determined developments around the ground in coming to reverse last year’s results against Sydney match previews. United. It will be a first competitive home fixture for some of our new recruits, including Jordan Figon who scored the winning goal against Sydney FC. This game will also be the first as part of our exciting arrangement with FLIP TV. A reminder, it’s not too late to subscribe to Flip TV who will be broadcasting all of our home fixtures this season on their network. It’s simple to use and setup so call through now. Make sure you mention you are a Rockdale City Suns supporter for special offers associated with your package.

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Website: rcsfc.com.au Twitter: @RockdaleCitySFC Facebook: fb.com/Rockdale-City-Suns-Football-Club-Ilinden S B # NAME S B # NAME 1 BRADASEVIC David GK 2 VLISMAS Kris 2 PETKOVSKI Daniel 3 WOODCOCK Riley 3 HESKETH Steve 5 TOMELIC Anthony 4 MCCLENAHAN Trent 6 USKOK Tomislav 5 REID Paul 7 SHIN Yutaro 6 RICIUTTO Blake 8 SIM Mat 7 UROSEVSKI Alec 9 VRANIC Aidrian 8 CANAK Alec 11 TOMIC Ante 10 GAITATZIS Harris 14 STAVROULAKIS Nick 11 GROZDANOVSKI Jonathon 16 PARIC Stepjan 12 EL HAFIANE Idriss 17 BILIC Matthew 14 SORGE Brayden 18 TRIFIRO Glen 15 PETRILLO Nicholas 20 MARKOVIC Petar 16 SAVOR Issac 21 MANOS Thomas 17 ALAMADDENE Toufic 22 FRAGOGIANNIS Yanni 19 SAVOR Patrick 23 NIKAS Pani 20 BAZI Andrew GK 25 STEWART Jack 21 LOUPIS Michael 30 BABIC Luke 22 COVIC Ante 32 OLSEN Nic 23 FIGON Jordan 35 SHROEDER Andre

Player Coach: Paul Reid Coach: Davor Bajsic Coach: Michael Grbevski Assistant Coach: Jerry Bilokapic Assistant Coach: Matthew Ribarovski Assistant Coach: Tomi Vidovic Goalkeeper Coach: Spiro Parameritis GK Coach: Vitas Males Physiotherapist: Jerry Fillipatos Manager: Ray Gerrie

Referee: C. Young Assistant Referees: C. Young & L. Greenshields 4th Official: V. Bertuccioli FIRST GRADE NPLNSW.COM.AU MATCH

aul Reid’s Rockdale return to Ilinden Sports PCentre for the first time the season fresh off the back of a hard fought round one win against Sydney FC.

The Round 1 win was as solid performance for the Suns but there were still plenty of signs of off-season rust.

Ante Covic had a stellar PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Men’s competition debut and is sure to be tested by a dynamic Sydney United 58 outfit which includes prolific attackers Pany Nikas, Nick Olsen and Glen Trifiro.

The Reds were surprise losers in Round 1 and will be determined to get off the mark this week.

1ST GRADE - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS

1 Wollongong Wolves FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3

2 Sydney Olympic FC 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3

3 Manly United FC 1 1 0 0 3 2 1 3

4 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3

5 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3

6 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

7 Blacktown City FC 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

8 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 0 0 1 2 3 -1 0

9 Sydney United 58 FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0

10 Sydney FC 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0

11 Parramatta FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0

12 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0

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Sydney FC 3-1 Rockdale City Suns, 5.45pm at Lambert Park Sydney FC made light work of Rockdale City Suns on their NPL 1 debut after cruising to a 3-1 victory over Rockdale City Suns at Lambert Park. A brace from John Iredale and an Alusine Fofanah strike ensured the Sky Blues opened the new campaign on the right note, while James Temelkovski scored on debut for Rockdale. A trip to Melita Stadium to face Parramatta awaits Sydney next weekend with Rockdale set to entertain Sydney United 58 at Illinden Sports Centre.

Sydney United 58 v APIA Leichhardt Tigers, 4.00pm at Sydney United Sports Centre Sydney United 58 cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory over 10-man APIA Leichhardt at Sydney United Sports Centre in the opening round of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s U20 campaign. Reds striker Luke Ivancic opened the scoring and later missed a penalty in a first half that saw APIA captain Stephan Adattini dismissed for a handball after blocking Anthony Vrlic’s goalbound effort on the line. Jack Stewart doubled the advantage early in the second half for Sydney United who could’ve increased the deficit further but for some wayward finishing inside the final third. While it was far from one way traffic and a generally spirited performance from the visiting ten men, APIA were starved of possession and chances in the second half and unable to force an way back into the contest. The visitors will lament not making more of a promising start that saw a slew of opportunities missed inside the opening fifteen minutes. APIA marksman Matthew Barko created the first chance of the game early on after chasing his own flick on but could only steer his shot wide one on one with Sydney United goalkeeper Lucas Pervan. Barko then turned provider for Samuel Gulisano who sent a shot dribbling wide of the far post after breaking free inside the penalty area, before a superb counter attack was wasted at the death when winger Samuel Paslis spooned his effort over the bar. APIA were punished for their profligacy when Ivancic nodded home Anthony Poljak’s cross from point blank range to put the Reds 1-0 up. The visitors were placed firmly on the back foot soon after with Adattini’s dismissal, who was deemed to have illegally obstructed Vrlic’s goalbound effort inside the area. The APIA defender was given his marching orders but Ivancic’s penalty was weak and comfortably gathered by Blake Tuxford low to the keeper’s left. Tuxford’s penalty save had restored some hope for the Tigers but Sydney United 58 ensured it would be a mountain to climb for their opponents in the second half when Jack Stewart doubled the advantage early on. A delightful piece of close control and shot from Reds midfielder Andre Schroeder saw the ball rebound off the foot of the post and straight into the path of Stewart, who made no mistake with the goal gaping. The hosts created several changes to add a third with Schroeder himself unfortunate not to find the back of the net after seeing a sweetly-struck drive from close range blocked by Joshua Symons, but a combination of stoic APIA defending and several fine saves from Tuxford kept the scoreline at 2-0 and gave the Reds a dream start to the 2017 season.

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he PlayStation®4 (PS4™) National Premier with PlayStation4 with the powerhouse TLeagues NSW 2017 Season was launched sponsor throwing its full support behind by Football NSW at Waterview in Bicentennial grassroots football in Australia. Park on Wednesday where media and “I’ve often been quoted as stating PlayStation’s representatives from the NPL community passion for football has always lived both on attended. and off the field and it is true – whether it be A cocktail function for 150 guests with Master literally by strapping on a pair of boots, or of Ceremonies and Fox Sports’ very own Simon picking up a controller,” commented Michael Hill took control of proceedings which also Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Interactive included representatives from all Football NSW Entertainment Australia. National Clubs, FFA, Hyundai “This year, we are celebrating three years of A-League and W-League clubs, Major Sponsors, partnership with FFA and we’re incredibly and Managing Director of Sony Interactive proud to see how the strength of our Entertainment Australia, Michael Ephraim, collaboration has contributed to the growth celebrated the fifth year of the National of the PS4 NPL into a true breeding ground of Premier Leagues in NSW. Australian football talent,” Ephraim concluded. There were also cameo appearances from a Two special panels took place on the evening couple of ex-Socceroos with , Ante as the first took centre stage from all five NPL Covic, and Gerry Gomez on hand competitions with Rockdale City Suns’ prized to support the competition as well as former new signing Ante Covic, Sydney University Socceroos coach form the famous 1974 World inspirational captain Elizabeth Grey, Marconi Cup squad, . Stallions’ master midfielder Peter Triantis, The 2017 season will again see the National Nepean FC’s talented skipper Desiree Vassallo Premier Leagues benefit from the association and charismatic Gladesville Ryde Magic’s

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Kiriakos Tohouroglou all promoted the key role the NPL has played with the continual development of in NSW. The second panel saw the Central Coast Mariners’ Blake Powell, a former Sutherland Sharks and APIA Leichhardt Tigers product, Sydney FC’s Westfield W-League star and current Macarthur Rams player Leena Khamis as well as Western Sydney Wanderers’ Lachlan Scott, a former Wollongong Wolves and APIA Leichhardt product, chat about their involvements with the NPL. Football NSW interim Chief Executive NSW club being honoured as the National Officer Stefan Kamasz stated that the event Premier League Champions following in the accomplished its intention in celebrating the footsteps of Sydney United 58 FC (2013, 2016) launch of all PlayStation 4 National Premier and Blacktown City FC (2015).” Leagues NSW competitions. The PS4 NPL NSW Men’s commences on “I’m thrilled to be able to enjoy the launch Saturday the 11th of March as Sutherland of this season with so many of those that Sharks host Manly United, Bonnyrigg White champion this competition. The PS4 NPL in Eagles take on Sydney Olympic, Parramatta FC is a very important part of tackle Wollongong Wolves and the new kids on the football landscape and player pathway the block Sydney FC battle Rockdale City Suns. in Australia, and in the room tonight are the Two matches will then take shape on Sunday heroes of our game that ensure it continues to to conclude Round 1. be so. The PS4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW “Season launches are wonderful occasions to Men’s competition kicks off this Saturday the come together socially and catch up with old 4th of March while the PS4 National Premier friends, and even adversaries, but in football Leagues Women’s (Sunday 2nd April), Women’s terms they are a time for optimism, for 2 (Sunday 9th April), and Men’s 3 (Saturday positivity, for anticipation, for expectation and 11th March) conclude the PS4 NPL competition hopefulness for the coming season. openers in NSW. “I would like to thank the league sponsors Don’t forget to tune in each and every PlayStation4, especially Micahel Ephraim, who Thursday’s at 6pm, kicking off on Thursday is not just a sponsor but a wonderful friend of 9th of March as a brand new show the PS4 football. Michael’s enthusiasm for PlayStation4 NPL Live Show takes off hosted by Srine and football is infections and it is a delight Demachkie. having such an individual involved with our wonderful sport. “I would like to wish all the clubs the best of luck and we look forward to seeing another

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25 GK Max EPHRAI 26 Alex ABBULLAH 26 Josh TASEVSKI 27 Josh BRISKOSKI 27 Josh GOULD 28 Ante VRLIC 28 Chris HANCOCK 29 Matthew ZANON 30 Trent SIERRA 31 Emilio MANOS 31 Aron MIDON 34 Liam IVANCIC 32 Calum KERMACK 36 Ante MARKOVIC 33 Tobias NORVAL 37 Kyle DOMENICI 34 Alex MALFARA 38 Anthony TRIMBOLI 35 Jared KADER 39 Daniel SESTAN 36 Jonah CARAGHER 40 Lucas PERVAN 37 James TEMELKOVSKI 41 Anthony POLJACK 38 Zac YILMI 42 Daniel DIAZ 39 Scott PERIER 43 Tony YANG 42 Kris STEFANOVSKI 44 Luke VLASTELICA

Coach: Antoni Zmire Coach: Stamati Glaros Assistant Coach: George Mavros Team Manager: Michael Ephraim

UNDER 20s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 1 0 0 5 2 3 3 2 Blacktown City FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 3 Sydney Olympic FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 4 Sydney FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 5 Sydney United 58 FC 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3 6 Parramatta FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Wollongong Wolves FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 9 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 10 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 11 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0 12 Manly United FC 1 0 0 1 2 5 -3 0

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ockdale City Suns v Sydney United 58, 2.00pm Rat Illinden Sports Centre These two sides were consistent cellar dwellers in the 2016 season but if their round one performances are anything to go by both Rockdale City Suns and Sydney United 58 will be presenting a far more convincing case for finals football in the 2017 campaign. Although Rockdale were defeated 3-1 by Sydney FC at Lambert Park it was by no means a walkover and with former Reds striker James Temelkovski opening his account for the season against the Sky Blues he will be out to repeat the feat against his ex-club. Alongside former Olympic attacker Michael Loupis, Rockdale have enough ammunition to bring Sydney United 58 back down to earth. But the Reds were impressive in their 2-0 win over APIA Leichhardt in round one with the likes of Jack Stewart and Anthony Vrlic looking dangerous in the final third. If they can make it two wins from two the rest of the competition will surely sit up and take notice.

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46 GK Evan DAVIS 1 Aiden KENNY 47 Kyle SARRIGIANNIS 2 Adam GASPAROVIC 48 Jordan KERRY 3 Christian ZEBEC 49 Jake TRAJKOVSKI 4 Jack GATALLARI 50 Alexei ROSSER 5 Cole MUTTON 51 Caleb BARTIER 6 Todd BENNISON 52 Michael BORG 7 Junghee CHO 53 Nathan MANNO 8 Ryan FAHEY 54 Peter PATSIAVOUDIS 9 Hamish LAMBERTON 57 Harry BROWEL 10 Nikolas LAI 58 George MEDAKOVIC 11 Joshua DE ROSSI 59 Nathan HANCOCK 12 Aiden TOBIN 60 Daniel DIMITRIADIS 13 Ali KARIMI 61 Dimitriades PETRATOS 14 Athony PEDAVOLI 62 Kyle ANGELOU 15 Rijad MAHINOVIC 65 Dom BRESCHITTO 16 Joshua JOHNSON

Coach: Steve Zoric Coach: Tony Sekulic Assistant Coach: Gary Deprato

UNDER 18s - PLAYSTATION 4 NPL NSW MEN’S POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Blacktown City FC 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3 2 Manly United FC 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 3 3 Sydney FC 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 4 Sydney United 58 FC 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 5 APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 6 Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 7 Sydney Olympic FC 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 8 Wollongong Wolves FC 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 Parramatta FC 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 Rockdale City Suns FC 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0 11 Sutherland Sharks FC 1 0 0 1 1 3 -2 0 12 Hakoah Sydney City East FC 1 0 0 1 0 3 -3 0

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HOMESUBHEAD GROUND - ILINDEN SPORTS CENTRE West Botany St, Rockdale

ROUND 02 SUN 19TH MARCH 17:00 VS Sydney United 58 FC

ROUND 03 SUN 26TH MARCH 17:00 VS Parramatta FC

ROUND 05 SUN 9TH APRIL 17:00 VS Sydney Olympic FC

ROUND 09 SUN 7TH MAY 17:00 VS Blacktown City FC

ROUND 11 SUN 21ST MAY 17:00 VS APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC

ROUND 12 SUN 28TH MAY 17:00 VS Sydney FC

ROUND 15 SUN 18TH JUNE 17:00 VS Hakoah Sydney City East FC

ROUND 17 SUN 2ND JULY 17:00 VS Sutherland Sharks FC

ROUND 18 SUN 16TH JULY 17:00 VS Manly United FC

ROUND 19 SUN 23RD JULY 17:00 VS Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC

ROUND 21 SUN 6TH AUGUST 17:00 VS Wollongong Wolves FC

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